Written Answers. - Teaching Hours.

Wednesday, 26 May 1999

Dáil Éireann Debate
Vol. 505 No. 4

Page of 172

172.Mr. Quinn
asked the
Minister for Education and Science
the contacts, if any, his Department has had with school managers with a view to organising innovative approaches to flexible school opening times; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin):School authorities, while obliged to ensure that schools adhere to the prescribed minimum number of teaching hours per day, retain discretion in this matter.